Sun Siyam Iru Veli
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#1 of 2 all-inclusives in Dhaalu Atoll
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Sleek and spacious accommodations make Sun Siyam Iru Veli the ultimate tropical retreat. With front row lagoon views and a freshwater pool for every five star suite, all you have to do is check in, chill out and let our neighbouring dolphins provide your entertainment as they swim past each day.
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Property amenities
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Free breakfast
Beach
Badminton
Babysitting
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Fitness classes
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Boating
Canoeing
Diving
Snorkelling
Tennis court
Water sport equipment rentals
Windsurfing
Billiards
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Table tennis
Kids club
Kids pool
Airport transportation
Business Centre with Internet Access
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot bath
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Light therapy
Makeup services
Manicure
Massage
Neck massage
Pedicure
Salon
24-hour security
Concierge
Shops
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
Butler service
Private check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
Room features
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Additional bathroom
Housekeeping
Room service
Minibar
Flatscreen TV
Walk-in shower
Safe
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Iron
Private bathrooms
Refrigerator
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Room types
Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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5.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
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Languages Spoken
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South Nilandhe, 13020
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Sun Siyam Iru Veli boasts an array of highly praised features, from the cleanliness and spaciousness of its rooms to the exceptional service that often includes personal touches. The serene and romantic atmosphere is enhanced by live music and cultural events, making it a favorite for special occasions. Although most guests find the all-inclusive offerings a good value, a few note extra costs. The hotel's amenities, including various dining options and snorkeling opportunities, receive top marks, as does its idyllic location with stunning beachfront views.
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Rooms
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Expensive
Cleanliness
Spotless
Service
Attentive
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User30789 wrote a review Nov 2024
Essex
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We stayed in one of the overwater Dolphin Ocean Villas, and were pleased with our room choice as it was the best location to snorkel which we could do from the room.
Rooms are of a good size, with very large comfortable beds and large bathroom. The balcony area is ok but feels a bit cramped. I feel like the space could be better utilised to give more sunbathing area. The resort has one buffet restaurant and two a la cartes. We would tend to go for dinner in the a la cartes which we felt was a much nicer experience. Food was good quality, with a pretty good selection.
All of the rooms have their own pool, so many will stay in their room most of the time so when walking around the resort during the day you would often feel like the only one.

This is a nice resort made to be excellent by the amazing staff who are all so friendly and can't do more for you. Special mentions go to our ambassador Rilwan who couldn't have done more for us, was always available to assist with reservations and tips, and made sure we made the most of our time there. Our room was kept looking spotless and well stocked by our amazing housekeeper Shristi, who even treated us by running a romantic bath one day. The resort has some great mixologists, especially Bawdesh at Freshwater who we kept busy making us some great cocktails. Jaawan and Chaw from Chemistry bar looked after us so well and made sure we never had an empty glass.

We really enjoyed the Italian Roma but I would say Grouper was our favourite restaurant particularly because of the beachfront location and amazing chefs that would come out to check you were enjoying your food. Falak who manages the restaurant works so hard and would always greet us with a great smile. He even arranged a special table setting for our last night which was a lovely touch. The waiting team of Uma, Ashween, Saiprasand and Pradeep were all so lovely and work tirelessly serving what was often a busy restaurant.
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Date of stay: October 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Masdhooq Saeed, General Manager at Sun Siyam Iru Veli
Responded 11 Nov 2024
Dear User37089, Warm greetings from Sun Siyam Iru Veli! We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your review and for selecting our resort for your holiday in the Maldives. We are delighted to learn that your stay exceeded expectations, thanks to our comfortable accommodations, exquisite dining experiences, and the warm hospitality of our dedicated team. Your glowing feedback truly inspires us. We can’t wait to welcome you back to the island for another unforgettable getaway! Sincerely, Masdhooq Saeed General Manager
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Hannah wrote a review Dec 2024
Stirling, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We spent 10 days at Sun Siyam Iru Veli as part of our honeymoon. We stayed in a Sunset Water Villa which was everything we wanted it to be, plenty of space, private sun lounging area, private pool and a ladder with direct access to the ocean, our housekeeper Jahidul was always super friendly and kept the room looking spotless. The transfer from Male took around 40 minutes by seaplane and we had access to a lounge prior to departure which had drinks/food available. We were greeted on arrival by our ambassador Sappe who provided us with everything we needed and always came to say hello and check in at dinner time. We were premium all inclusive and so had access to all 3 restaurants, we spent the most time at Aqua Orange where the selection of buffet food was fantastic and the chef Leo always came over to check and make sure we were satisfied and our waitress Muna always had our table prepared and ready. We also had lunch a few times at the Grouper Grill which again was amazing and had great seating on the beach looking over the water. We ate at Roma once but found it was our least favourite of the three, the food was fine but compared to the other two restaurants did not rank as high, there was also some confusion on the menu as we had ordered Italian breads and oils for starter, only to be surprised when chicken pâte was put down in front of us (my husband is a vegetarian so would not have ordered this), the menu did not list chicken as part of the dish and had a Vegetarian/Vegan symbol next to it so would recommend this is amended in case any other guests make our mistake. As part of the premium all inclusive our minibar was refilled daily and we enjoyed the soft drinks and beer/wine in our room along with our snacks.

The in house reef was fantastic for snorkelling and the dive centre had plenty of activities and selection even if we did not use it ourselves. We had a couples massage which was one of the best we’d ever had and would recommend to anyone looking to unwind. We spent most evenings at the Chemistry bar where there is an excellent selection of cocktails and drinks and there is a different form of entertainment provided every night, we particularly enjoyed the Maldivian Root night.

We were unfortunate that we had a lot of rain during our stay (7/10 days had strong downpours) but there are plenty of umbrellas provided and the staff are always available to give a lift in a buggy so you won’t be stranded in the rain. Only criticism I would have is that the internet/wifi is very slow (less than 1MB/s some days) meaning that on rainy days when you’re stuck inside you’ll hope that you brought plenty of books/magazines to keep yourself occupied.

We also decided to have the floating breakfast one morning which was the highlight of the trip, they bring an excellent selection of continental breakfast directly to your room and float it out onto the pool for you to enjoy, our ambassador Sappe helped arrange this and we would recommend to anyone visiting for their honeymoon.

All in all it was an incredible stay and we would 100% recommend to anyone looking to visit somewhere special in the Maldives.
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Masdhooq Saeed, General Manager at Sun Siyam Iru Veli
Responded 15 Dec 2024
Dear HannahDickie95, Warm greetings from Sun Siyam Iru Veli! Thank you for sharing your unforgettable holiday with us. We are overjoyed to hear that we have met your expectations from the very first day you arrived until the moment you left the island. Most notably, you have highlighted the level of attentiveness from our passionate team who ensures your special occasion will be cherished for a lifetime. We look forward to welcoming you back to your newly found paradise. Sincerely, Masdhooq Saeed General Manager
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JasenHo wrote a review Nov 2024
London, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We came to see in and celebrate a milestone birthday and will be leaving with long lasting memories and throughly relaxed.

The island itself is exceptionally well manicured, it looks much better than the photos, the views around the island are picture perfect. It is a small island, around 1.5km to do a loop of the coastline.

It is a quiet island, guests keep themselves to themselves and you hardly see large concentrations of people, so you do feel a high sense of privacy.

The staff and service is generally very friendly and welcoming and they really go out of their way to make your stay enjoyable.

Food is not spectacular in general but is solid, we are foodies so have a high benchmark. The best dishes we found were the beef or tuna steak at Grouper or Roma. Servings are generous so we were never hungry.

Drinks menu is extensive, great for drinkers and pours are very generous. San Pellegrino is included in the all-inclusive so we were very happy.

Rooms are serviced twice a day to a high standard including the minibar and water replenished. The housekeepers work through the day/night and come rain or sunshine!

The spa is amazing, we had 2 incredible massages from Wayan and Reni which completely loosened us up and left us wanting more. If they are ever move to London for work they should let us know.

Abhi in the adult section of Aqua Orange really looked after us, remembering our drink choices, so we didn’t even have to ask upon arrival at breakfast.

The team at Grouper Grill pulled together to create a sweet memory for a birthday meal. Uma was particularly helpful!

Chaw at the Chemistry always had a smile on her face and a very chilled out walk which added to the ambience.

Our ambassador Rilwan was always on hand and very responsive on WhatsApp to help with any requests.

Overall a very special and memorable stay which will live long in the memory. Upon reflection we felt the resort is exceptionally good value.

The only downside is the seaplane, which was very loud from our ocean villa on the sunset side, it served as a daily morning alarm clock. If the wind was in the wrong direction then the smell of gasoline can spread around the island.

There a few minor tweaks around the edges that could be improved, such as a few loose screws around the room, bathrooms blinds not fully concealing the view, internet a little slow in our room, but don’t take away from the overall experience.

Thank you team Iru Veli!
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: The spa has 2 private steam/sauna hydro pool rooms.
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Response from Masdhooq Saeed, General Manager at Sun Siyam Iru Veli
Responded 30 Nov 2024
Dear JasenHo, Warm greetings from Sun Siyam Iru Veli! We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for choosing our resort for your holiday in the Maldives. While our team appreciates your kind compliments, we also value your feedback and are actively working to meet your expectations. We appreciate that those downsides did not affect your overall stay experience but instead you sincerely value the thoughtfulness of the team. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to welcome you back to the island. Sincerely, Masdhooq Saeed General Manager
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Asma H wrote a review Jun 2024
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We arrived at SS IruVeli after a lovely stay at the SunSiyam lounge in Male airport where we were offered breakfast and complimentary massages, this helped heal the sore that we had not received our luggage from Qatar due to a prior delayed flight. We had a beautiful scenic sea plan transfer included in our package from Male and were welcomed by SS IruVeli staff and our lovely and welcoming ambassador Fatima who assured us not to worry about our delayed luggage and offered us clothing so we could get changed and start relaxing. We met Waheed the manager who also assured us that he would get our belongings to us ASAP and kindly offered free laundry service for the clothes we were in which was arranged promptly.
We stayed in a beach villa with pool which was beautiful and private with access to the back of the island peaceful beach. Fatima helped planned out our itinerary for the week for restaurants and things to do including the excursions involved in our all inclusive package.
We received our luggage promptly the next day and this couldn’t have been possible without the SS representatives at the airport and at IruVeli.
We enjoyed our week relaxing there were no issues, we enjoyed the lovely food, afternoon tea.

On our departure day we left early morning our ambassador Fatima organised breakfast in our room as this was an early flight.
At iruveli all staff were accommodating and always willing to please, keep up the lovely work!
Our room was decorated beautifully to celebrate our anniversary with a lovely red velvet cake and non alcoholic champagne.
The island is a scenic beauty and we made the most of it and look forward to going back, we would advise if you can to go for the all inclusive option as this is more value for money and has many lovely benefits.
Also the Indian night at Aqua and Maldivian culture show was really lovely
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 16 Jun 2024
Dear valued guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience at Sun Siyam Iru Veli. We are thrilled to hear that our team, especially Fatima and Waheed, were able to make your stay comfortable and memorable, despite the initial hiccup with your luggage. Your kind words about the private beach villa, the all-inclusive package benefits, and the special touches for your anniversary celebration are greatly appreciated. We’re delighted that you enjoyed the Indian night at Aqua and the Maldivian culture show. We look forward to welcoming you back to our little piece of paradise for another relaxing stay. Warm regards, Masdhooq Saeed, General Manager
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Kathleen C wrote a review Nov 2024
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Spent a perfect 1 week on our honeymoon here. Our ambassador Adam was fantastic, and a great artist! He organised a lot of our activities on the island, most of which we enjoyed. All the other staff were so friendly and helpful. It was nice to be greeted with their smiling faces and greetings all the time we were there. Special shout out to Abhi who served us on most mornings in the Aqua Orange restaurant, and Nikhil for making the most wonderful eggs for breakfast. We also appreciated the special touches the staff did when making our beds, with the Enjoy Your Honeymoon and Happy Birthday decorations.

We stayed in the over water villas with a private pool and truly enjoyed being able to jump into the ocean at anytime! Snorkelling equipment can be rented free of charge as a guest and we definitely made use of it.

The resort was tidy and perhaps the time we went was not so much peak period that it was busy enough but not too crowded. There were still pockets of the island that we could enjoy to ourselves.

The only downside to this wonderful experience was the food and drinks. We mostly ate at the Aqua Orange and had a few meals at The Grill and one meal at Roma. There were some good local dishes, but it would have been useful to have proper labelling of the dishes, along with a description of what the ingredients are as most of the time I wasn't sure what was in certain curries. Mostly however, the food was underwhelming. The seafood and meat dishes were often overcooked. The seafood bbq at The Grill was our best meal experience, but that came at an extra cost. The location for Roma was beautiful overlooking the sunset, but again the food did not live up to expectations and so we didn't go back.

The drinks menu was extensive but a few of the drink options especially wine was unavailable during our entire stay.

We enjoyed the excursions like snorkelling and sunset dolphin cruise but would recommend skipping the local island tour . It might have been a better experience if the tour guides had been more interactive, rather than just showing us the local school/mosque and corner stores.

Overall we enjoyed our stay here very much. There are a few things that the resort could work on to improve the overall tourist experience.
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Masdhooq Saeed, General Manager at Sun Siyam Iru Veli
Responded 25 Nov 2024
Dear KathleenC2141, Warm greetings from Sun Siyam Iru Veli! Thank you for taking the time to share a review and for choosing the resort as your ideal place to spend your honeymoon and birthday in the Maldives. We are thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience with the team that ensures that your special occasions will be celebrated extraordinarily. We are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to welcome you back to the island. Sincerely, Masdhooq Saeed General Manager
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Daria K wrote a review Oct 2024
Москва
+1
5.0 of 5 bubbles
The most pleasant experiences of the first visit to the Maldives! The hotel's distance from Malé is clearly a big plus in choosing a location !
The most pleasant thing is the care of the management and staff , since literally from the plane you are met and taken by a handle everywhere, and in the hotel itself is met by an ambassador, in our case there was a terrific Russian-speaking girl Ika, who instantly solved everything for us !in her own airport lounge before waiting we even had a massage , after which we visited the spa and had no regrets! The package included off excursions (snorkelling, dolphins and the nearest local island), which we were happy to visit by appointment Aika and 4 visits to 2 a la carte restaurants! The hotel is environmentally oriented, so there are no plastic bags and disposable items on the island (except for some hygiene products in the rooms) , the cleaning is amazing . The area is very green and very lush, not too big, but comfortable to walk 10 thousand steps) The food on the buffet for me was even slightly better than the restaurant, as the variety of Indian cuisine I had to like , but in general the dishes are varied and for my taste great! Evenings were a programme or live music! Definitely worth taking Premium all , do not think about anything ) and also plus, that in the hotel all prices (spa, shop , with already included tax), I know that this is not everywhere.
From the cons I can note that the furniture in the rooms is not very fresh and I would like to change the pillows for more comfortable (individual story) ! But said that by March 2025 there will be renovations in the rooms , and overall Villa comfortable and bathroom covered all claims on furniture )
The impression was that she would love to go back there or at least to the hotel of their chain! Because hospitality and responsiveness are expensive! I wish the hotel to thrive and continue to delight the holidaymakers with its professionalism!
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Date of stay: September 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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mark s wrote a review 3 Feb
Tenterden, United Kingdom
2.0 of 5 bubbles
This trip was booked to celebrate a 60th birthday, we travelled with our teenage children (18 & 19) and both were excited about the trip. Upon arrival and for most of our 10 day stay the weather was terrible with constant rain and thunderstorms, unfortunately the island walkways are not designed for rain so sand washed away leaving concrete roads with huge holes, puddles.

The main thing to say is that having been to the Maldives twice before (Constance Moofushi) this is NOT a 5 star hotel and I would say at best 4 start but more likely 3 star.

The room we had was an overwater villa with pool, 3 rooms, and they were all very dated and all leaked from the rain, the lighting in the room was so bad especially in the bathroom it was extremely difficult to get ready in the evening and to see your clothes in the wardrobe. The room cleaner Sohel did his best especially as we were in the room when cleaning but overall the cleanliness was not good.

The island has its own reef and to be honest it was not anything special and seemed to be in a very sorry state with limited fish, again when compared to Constance Moofushi.

The food left a lot to be desired and we struggled to find solutions to eat, the children are fairly fussy eaters however on quite a few occasions they had Muffins for breakfast and bread rolls for dinner due to the choice available and the spice in most food, we tried the Roma restaurant but again not good quality, slow service and food was cold as I don’t think it was cooked on site but driven from the kitchen to the restaurant. We didn’t try the Grouper Grill as nothing on the menu looked appealing even the food with additional supplement ( wife has fish allergy) we chose the hotel due to the buffet restaurant given the kids fussiness and would have expected some western food to be available like chips and burgers but chips were only available a few nights a week.

We decided to try the jet skiing and booked for 3 people however we were only allowed to have 1 jet ski with 15 minutes each and the area that you were allowed to use it was so limited it was basically just like riding up and down so not much fun given the cost. We did go on the snorkelling trip and this was good even though the reef was quite normal and nothing fantastic.

Overall we were all very disappointed with the hotel given the cost and it felt like a special birthday could have been better spent at another location, we would definitely not return.
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Date of stay: January 2025
1.0 of 5 bubblesValue
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2.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Mohamed Najah, Other at Sun Siyam Iru Veli
Responded 1 week ago
Dear Trail10778144323, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback, We are truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations, especially for such a special occasion. We apologize for the weather related issues and the inconvenience caused by the island walkways. Your comments about the room conditions, lighting, and cleanliness have been noted, and we will address these concerns with our team to improve our services. We regret that the food options did not meet your family's needs and that the dining experience was not satisfactory. We will review our menu and service to ensure a better variety and quality of food for all our guests. We also apologize for the limitations you experienced with the jet skiing activity and appreciate your feedback on the snorkeling trip. We will work on enhancing our water sports offerings to provide a more enjoyable experience. Thank you for acknowledging the efforts of our staff, including Sohel, who did his best to assist you during your stay. We are committed to making improvements based on your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future. Best regards, Masdhooq Saeed (General Manager)
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Trek33963244158 wrote a review Jan 2024
5.0 of 5 bubbles
It was like another world, a paradise-like resort! The blue sea and the sandy beach were exactly what I had imagined the Maldives to be.
We stayed at the Beach Villa with Pool for two nights and the Dolphin Ocean Villa with Pool for three nights, and both were wonderful. Lying on the beach at night looking at the stars, meeting a turtle while snorkeling from the villa in the morning, drinking by the pool while listening to the sound of the waves - all are fond memories.

Each villa was assigned an ambassador, and our ambassador was Xena. She is Chinese and does not speak Japanese, but she created a LINE group for us and really listened to our wishes "from morning to night". The purpose of this trip was wedding photos and diving (I had just gotten my license and my husband is a non-diver), but we wanted to enjoy diving together, so she negotiated with the diving center and made it happen!

Xena was really helpful, from small requests (when my husband asked to borrow a nail clipper, she probably brought her own) to the overall schedule (whether we should use the various honeymoon benefits here, etc.).

We also applied for the 2-hour session and 100 images photo package and had Zaloofu take our photos. Xena and Zaloofu suggested splitting it into 1-hour sessions, so we were able to take photos at completely different times of the day: in the morning at the resort and at sunset. Zaloofu used a professional Canon camera and kindly suggested poses for us, who don't speak much English. He is a highly recommended photographer! If you are going on a honeymoon, I recommend bringing your wedding dress from Japan. There was a steam iron and ironing board in the room, so we were able to prepare it ourselves. It was about half the price of asking a Japanese company.

You can enjoy wedding photos on the beautiful sandy beach and snorkeling on the house reef, so I would recommend this resort to anyone thinking of a honeymoon.
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Date of stay: January 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: 要予約のレストラン「ローマ」は人気なので、早めの予約、もしくはAmbassadorに相談することをおすすめします。
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wang x wrote a review Jan 2024
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We booked the island on 1.12 through an agent. In order to save worry, we booked the platinum all-inclusive package, mainly for three meals and the experience of seaplane. We didn't see the beautiful sea view due to weather reasons when we went to the island on 1.12, but we could also take a seaplane when leaving the island, so we had the opportunity to see the beautiful Tiffany blue again. Although the suitcase fell into the water when we went to the island, the Chinese housekeeper xena who came to pick us up coordinated and solved it in time. The suitcase and the clothes in it were washed and dried again, and we were given a night fishing experience (we caught a lot of fish, and we could eat the fish we caught at noon the next day, which was a great experience). The accommodation was also upgraded from an ordinary water house to a lucky dolphin house. Because we were on our honeymoon, they also prepared a bubble bath, honeymoon decorations, wine and honeymoon cakes for us, which helped us spend a perfect honeymoon trip. It was really great! And the service of the young lady was very good. She would arrange and plan various activities in advance every day. If we didn't understand something, we could ask her at any time and she would answer at any time. Thumbs up!
The other service staff on the island also provided good service. The room was basically cleaned twice a day, basically when no one was there. The room was very clean every time I came back from dinner. The minibar was also replenished every day. There were many food varieties, with tastes from all over the world. There were also different activities every night, such as the fire night, karaoke night, etc., which allowed tourists from all over the world to sit together and interact. It was really good! I highly recommend coming here for vacation.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Rafael S wrote a review Feb 2024
Vienna, Austria
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Spent 11 nights at Sun Siyam Iru Veli in January, arriving at the resort after a 40' seaplane journey from Male International Airport. Comfy Lounge at the Seaplane Terminal in Male where snacks and drinks are provided reduced waiting time.

The staff at Sun Siyam Iru Veli lined up to greet us at the Jetty where we were assigned out Ambassador (Naufal, thank you for everything!). CheckIn was smooth, all details can be submitted prior to your arrival via the Iru Veli App.

The island is spectacular by any standards. Colorful house reef in the east and south, lush tropical vegetation, sandy white beaches in the Bay that are second to no one.

We stayed at a Dolphin Ocean Villa with Pool with mesmerising views across the Ocean. The housekeeping (Thank you Ravinder, he can do real magic with palm tree leaves) was great and kept everything clean and tidy every day.

The resort feels intimate, not crowded at all. The staff was outstanding and courteous, always friendly and helpful. They made us feel very welcome and catered to all our needs.

Food was excellent and varied, with different restaurants to choose from. Roma offers a la carte Over-Water Dining experience, Grouper Grill lets you enjoy a barefoot dinner directly at the beach front.

Dive Center provides a full service 5* experience, stunning dive spots not longer than 20' drive via boat.

Staff we'd like to thank and call out in particular:
Fresh Water Bar: Uma (unparalleled kindness!), Bikalpa and Ajith.
Roma Restaurant: Dilshan, Rafhan, Jafrat.
Aqua Orange: Abhi (surprised us with his multi-language proficiency), Mahmoud (Chef of Pasta & Pancakes :))
Housekeeping: Ravinder & Zeday (Executive Housekeeping - always up for a good chat).
Naufal, our ambassador.
Rasheed: he was always quietly keeping a helpful eye on us.
Dive Center: Sabah, Garit & Amasday. Experienced dive instructors, entertaining

Sun Siyam Iru Veli is a paradise on earth and we highly recommend it to anyone looking for a luxurious and relaxing holiday. We would love to come back and thank everyone who made our stay so special.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Masdhooq Saeed, General Manager at Sun Siyam Iru Veli
Responded 5 Feb 2024
Dear 78rafaels, Warm greetings from Sun Siyam Iru Veli! Thank you for sharing a review and for choosing the resort as your holiday destination in Maldives. We are more than happy to find out how amazing your entire experience with us especially to the professional and helpful team members who ensure that you are well taken care and to gave you a wonderful holiday to remember. We are looking forward to welcome you back in our paradise. Sincerely, Masdhooq Saeed General Manager
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Samantha asked a question 10 Feb
Suffolk, United Kingdom103 contributions68 helpful votes
We arrive next week… are beach towels provided? Trying to pack as light as possible
Answer from Susanna C
London, United Kingdom2 contributions8 helpful votes
Yes, we had beach towels provided in our villa and they were also available around the pools. Have an amazingtrip!
Dana Mughrabi asked a question Jan 2025
Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia24 contributions6 helpful votes
Which side of the beach villas do you recommend ? Any room number in particular? 🙏🏼
Susanna C wrote a tip 13 Feb
London, United Kingdom2 contributions8 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Our only criticism would be the costs of trips which seem to be quite a lot more expensive than some other resorts which we have looked at."
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K smith wrote a tip 8 Feb
oxford15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"The beds are alittle hard so we asked for a mattress topper "
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Shawn H wrote a tip 7 Feb
Parker, Colorado159 contributions14 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Avoid not doing the full board all-inclusive meal plan, you definitely do not want to pay à la carte for all the meals drinks, etc"
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Heidi B wrote a tip 6 Feb
10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"We loved the sunset beach pool Bungalows "
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habzy wrote a tip 4 Feb
Aberdeen, United Kingdom138 contributions20 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Use the Sun Siyam Iru Veli App to book reservations in advance of your stay."
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PRICE RANGE
S$730 - S$1,961 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Sun Aqua Iru Veli
LOCATION
MaldivesDhaalu Atoll
NUMBER OF ROOMS
126
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sun Siyam Iru Veli
What are some of the property amenities at Sun Siyam Iru Veli?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Sun Siyam Iru Veli?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Sun Siyam Iru Veli?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Sun Siyam Iru Veli?
Conveniently located restaurants include Azzurro Restaurant and Bar, Kaani Restaurant, and Kuredhi Pool Bar.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Sun Siyam Iru Veli?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and fitness classes during their stay.
Does Sun Siyam Iru Veli have airport transportation?
Yes, Sun Siyam Iru Veli offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Sun Siyam Iru Veli?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Sun Siyam Iru Veli?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Chinese, and Hindi.
Does Sun Siyam Iru Veli have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.
Is Sun Siyam Iru Veli accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.
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